Read the statements carefully and select the correct option: Assertion (A): Production of inorganic chemicals in India is centered in only northern states. Reason (R): Sulphuric acid and soda ash are crucial chemicals in the production of fertilizers, detergents, and glass.
A is false, but R is true
Assertion (A) — False: The production of inorganic chemicals in India is not confined to northern states. It is widely distributed across the country, with major centres in Gujarat (the largest producer of soda ash, salt, caustic soda), Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and others. Many of the largest plants are in western and southern India, near ports and salt sources.
Reason (R) — True: Sulphuric acid (often called the "king of chemicals") is essential for fertilizers (such as ammonium sulphate and superphosphate), and soda ash (sodium carbonate) is a key raw material for glass, detergents, paper and several chemical processes.
Hence, A is false but R is true — Option 4.
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